The 18th round of the English league kicked off tonight (Tuesday) – and provided a headline: After scoring just 2 points in the previous 17 rounds, Sheffield United have finally recorded their Premier League debut this season, 0-1 over Newcastle.
Sheffield United – Newcastle 0: 1
Congratulations to Chris Wilder and his players. Sheffield played 17 games in the league before tonight – and it was a balance: two draws, 15 losses, eight right-handed goals and 29 mandatory goals; Naturally, these poor numbers dragged her to last place in the table. Does the change start here?
Guest Ryan Fraser came to the aid of the unfortunate Sheffield when he picked up two yellow cards in three minutes late in the first half (42 and 45), leaving Newcastle with 10 players. Sheffield took advantage of the numerical advantage to win a penalty kick from 11 meters, which was translated by Billy Sharp into a winning goal in the 73rd minute.
With only 5 points on the balance sheet at the end of the 18th round, Sheffield still closes the English table. However, the gap from a safe shore has narrowed, at least temporarily, to six points.
3 points for the Blades! 🙌
– Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) January 12, 2021